IceCap AC Skimmer Controller & Overflow Protector (IC-SKS10A)
The IceCap AC Skimmer Controller (SKU: IC-SKS10A) is an essential, high-reliability safety module distributed by CoralVue to act as an automated emergency circuit breaker for your protein skimmer's electrical grid. Anyone operating an intensive marine filtration setup has likely experienced a localized skimmer boil-over. Sudden shifts in surface tension from raw epoxy glues, heavy coral feeding blocks, or changing sump depths can cause a stable pinwheel pump to unexpectedly overflow. This floods your under-cabinet floor with foul organic wastewater and strips vital elements from your display tank. The IC-SKS10A prevents this completely by routing your skimmer pump's main power lines through a smart digital switch tied to a remote float line.
Designed to pair perfectly with structural line waste containment reservoirs (such as the IceCap WCT series), this module uses a simple low-voltage connection to monitor fluid heights. You simply mount the controller on your equipment board, route the 3.5mm safety cord from your waste collector lid into the bottom jack, and plug your skimmer pump directly into the controller's grounded receptacle. If the waste chamber fills to maximum capacity, the internal relay drops the circuit within milliseconds, stopping the pump before a spill can occur. Beyond basic overflow protection, the unit adds a helpful 5-minute startup delay. This holds the skimmer offline when main power returns after an outage, giving your return pump time to lower the high sump level and preventing a restart overflow.
Key Features
Active Status Diagnostic LEDs: High-visibility faceplate includes a red power indicator alongside a dedicated blue indicator that shows when live output current is passing down the pump line.
Flexible Running Interval Adjustability: Front-facing control pads allow you to modify active runtime windows between 1 and 24 hours to execute specialized skimming schedules.
Universal AC Pump Adaptability: Functions seamlessly with any standard alternating current protein skimmer brand on the market up to the 10-amp power tier threshold.
(Note: This listing covers the standalone mountable electronic digital control module and its power loop lines. Sealed clear acrylic skimmate collector towers and loose replacement float assemblies are sold separately).
Verified Waste Collector System Integration
IceCap WCT Compatibility: Plugs natively into the mechanical float lines of the IceCap 1.5L Waste Collector (IC-WCT15), the upsized 4.5L Waste Collector (IC-WCT45), and the space-saving over-rim IceCap 2.5L HOB Waste Collector (IC-WCTHOB) assembly.
